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The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
Amusements at the Grand Opera
House. Wilmington.

Monday next will BE- celebrated a- Christ
a dull day ia Elkton. \ cna nee to enjoy
the day is given by the engagement of line
dramatic Z" HpAny tt, give ID Enuery's great
play The Martyr in the GrlIi Opera
House, Wilmington, There will be two
performances. At the mat ince prices Is,
- .nd - ceuts. Event ng prices % 30 nd
20 cents.
The Martyr" will he producei by he
same com Dtny whp proSen ,al it well in
November last. "rr-. Martyr is thrlll-
ing -nai-ty Y ,nrlp drama the work of b I'm
nrr:-, Jh" grott Fre4,,a itt Ii .liat. rne play
is !. ca ir .c;rr,rIc Fs-nGh one, and brings
in:u play in ;n- III, - eX ggcratrd aud real
Isi!c forms, the conflicting passions of love
and haG", Sho .ving Ia strong contrast the
depths nt loves ievu;inu- and the resources
ut ,Cnetuin. .iv"nrure' 1t gives :. picture
OF French I,'i.ty, Kit, it, inpui.lvenCS- g.,
its !iakirIrSS ami lis love for the TT ilistic
:tnt seus.l i1uai. rlt motive tor The lIpt
IS furnished by the readiness of \ loving
husband To believe III the charges made.
AZ .Insi his iaitHtul .vitr'a honor 10y u hand
some woman, VINO has ,vuw"i IL his face. "a
low for hiiu, lUi exp cts To dill bis Wit-'s
place y hen Sh. has been put aside This
motive furnishes the material for a constant
succession of strong ald SENSATIONAL scenes,
for emotional acting and brilliant tloleauN.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
Death of DIR. A. G.. HeatOn.

Rev. Austin G. Heaton, d d, died in
idGieIown, Del, an "Wednesday, of last
week, aged seventy two years. He vas
prominent PRESBYTERIAN divine, vel
known thr"ughout the Eastern Shore OF
Mary land and Delaware. He had be. Il
pastor OF churches, since he was ordained
in 1881. at Harper'S Ferry, B.ltimore,
Princess Anne, Salisbury and Lowes. Dr..
HeaJon was Il man of scholarly attain
ments. a faiJhful christian and popular
with all. llo received the degree OF
Doctor of Divinity from Delaware Col
ieee i'll 1870. lie WIS twice married.
DR.. Heaton was an uncle of Mrs.
S5houlsr, wii0 Of Row VIM. Sch0uler,
rector Of Triuitv Church, in this town.
Tne funeral services were held on Satur
day last III the Presbyterian church,
Middie;uwu, The iutelment being in the
FJrest Cemetery. Appropriate and feel
ing tributes y7rrc paid the defarted by
the Rev Dir Nixon and the Rev. Mr..
Keigwlu. OF WIlmin. ton, and the Ruv
dr. Alexander, of Midule,own. There
were also prcseut and participating in the
services the Rev. Messrs. Psttison, oi
New Castle, ANA McLane, of Oisssa.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24

i.gs 1t app ,a.a1 Mo-. Caud1n
BtGna 4iI .lra; SltLO4. GA notion TIE
r'",ident, Mr. CafsJn, vas m sie IA mem
Der % the ~ Hnnittee to rep 'rt at next
nrctirg. Mr. T. Mri 'ullamgh amt Nr
> {. .iagrtw having iorf"ii:'i menlhtr
/ Snip by non attepdincr, a motion WAS
made for 'ii"ir reinstatement ard Nr
, Michruv; Wis appointed To cast the bal
lot hIch was IL the affirmative . no.
/ ton II as oIa,rcd IT, go into election "l
new members t" till vacarcv when Mr
Thomas Drennen WAS elected
Thursday, the l9 h of January, was
). Ewlng's as the place. The subject
for essay-''Sneep Culture" Ga motion
The meeting adjourned.
AT a meeting of the Cecil Farmers Club
held at the residence of Mr. John +. Wilson,
OF the Ninth district, on the 18th inst, the
condition OF oar public roads came up for
consideration. As the topic was introduced
uue- -peciedly, and after the regular business
had been concluded there was not sufficient
nine for very full exchange of view,. All, ,
however, We're impressed witu thu: itnpor-
lance of The subject auu Jae urc.s>ia. Of
having recourse 10 so'ne >ys,c.n If :-ptjring
IA ,n-other than The pr riiI one l. was
the unanimous opinion OF The club thar the
taxpayers do not get An equivalent for the
money expended. aud Ihat the amount
ieyird l. sufficient to keep them in very
fair condition. if judicou~ly IG.ndied; and
THAT application should be made To the mkt
l'gl~ iature iOr the p":. : OF Il law giving
til" County Cuuin.a>.onors authority 10
institute "A change.
rne ru"mb-r, were unwilling 10 take amy
decided action in the matter without con-
,u.tttiUu with the citiZrus of the county
and therefore p .Ssed IA resolution to have
puhIished request tor all persons inter
estei Ii having \ better system of road
mending To meet them in convention in
e ston ON the second Tuesday OF january
next, thu lO'h
Tue president utf.red the following Sug-
he,Jlons a basis for a new road law
whca We're approved:
"Ehat a com mission OF three intelligent
aud interested persons, selected from
amuGgst the leading business men ard
heaviest taxpayers. ha appointed III each
district by the County Com inissinners, and
that said commission should have authority
TO app.tiut efficient and experienced
road mendrr, or supervisor, in each nf their
districts, who would he allowed :. salary
sufficient to enable MIN 10 give constant
supervision over the roads in his district,
and who v Uuld have authority To employ
such labuur and to secure such machinery
as might be necessary"
1t WAS the opinion of the club that these
district commissioners should serve without
compensation, and that the management of
the is should be entirely divorced from
politics.
1t is earnestly hoped that the citizens of
the county will show their interest III this
important matter by attending the canven
tlOn. j. Z. " IISOS, Secretary.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
ABOUT THE COAL TRADE.

He also speaks of our coal being scarce.
We have plenty coal on hand at present and
more coming as for the weights We do not
know much about them. One thing we do
know the same wagon that delivers coal III
halt-tou loads last wiuttr has been deliver
ing this winter and we IlO not SEE that it l.
-iuy nearer full hv the new Fhirhlnk' 5 scale :
weight than it was by the bushel measure,
withstauding here are other coal yards
ill the neghhurhood. There mas been more
coal sold here this winter than ever before,
and by the same party who htS run the
business for several years, which does NOT
iOok much like they were dishonest. 1t tEey
were they could cheat With the scales as
we'll as the measure. We are proud 10 say
that our coal merchants are reliahle and
responsible firm, not only i'll coal, but in all
other business and perh APPS have done more
tor con DIT" than he ever did for them.
We would respectfully invite Goa Dit" to
come and help US with our Christmas fes-
tivitles and treat on next Sunday evening,
but be sure To come straight, to be able
TO help us and we viii do him coed and
never mind whether We strike b-hit or b.
round SO we do good.
Not A PROFESSOR.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24

There will hr a watch-rjshi meeting
held III the Eklou Free Mtlhoai,t 1t taurrn
December }lsr, 1887, b+ginnirs al 9. 30
o'clcrk p. Nj, t'id followed hy series OF
meetings. Workers from abrua,i Will be
present. y r"ri !! invi;nr',a is extended
To all.
Salisbury, since its di~aStrous fire of
over year Ago, has been making rapid
strides ts IA busy and progressive town. 1t
now has the elrrIric light III twenty stores,
NV" hotels, f"ur churches and twenty pri-
vaie !"h>-s, aud one hundred electric lights
faN"rahiy with many OF the best stores in
the lira" cities, and arr, by far the best east
OF th" Chesapeake. \ theatre is fssL near
ing 'oup'r'i"n capnhlr OF seating 400 people,
and = town hall, ready for occupancy, Will
seal SEQ people. The theatre is huilt of wood
and Stone, and is a pretty structure.
AT All Informal meeting of the cougre-
CATION Of the Elkton Presbyterian Church
held on Monday af-rnnon last, the session
WAS Instructed to call !. meeting for the
fixed by 'hrn. A! thr meeting on Monday
vote was AIKEN in ORDER to fint il any one
of the prr rt' hers Inri.rluned for the pulpit
Il ii Il M ,r!jy. rur. ,.,ers.yn"u rec-iN il Q
votes wsr, K'v. NJ. Mel rne, Of Odessa,
Rev j Il B'ndl!i, of Linvmiu University,
Rev. Gr"rg" 4 = I'LL, IT Delaware City,
and Rev Mr.. Kruae, of General Wayne,
o more than any other, but dill not receive
Il ma inrity of the votes c,st
When ComrEnior" Vanderbilt WAS in
troducing his line of boat. up the Connec-
ticut river, 10 make them popular, arpre
, Ciated and III quick favor with the Fuoic he
carried passengers at twenty-five cents Il
trip, where the other lines were charging
dollar, and thar is about tine quickest way
to introduce goods 10 peopIe-to sell them
about quarter of their real value. People
are not sIow to appreciate this thing, and
th- rnerch .nt who ha- The pluck. determine
tion ard grit to do it is he who is going 10
! maxi fh- c"rule Gan hit. The ih-t OF selling
| all real Scotch fabrics at 50 "A suit aud !rou
sers of the lme ,sterill AT s. % is "A c-ru-
! lt. hit. See ne advertisement OF + o.
! Thompson iruur columns aud then write
! tor samples.
| The Newark correspondent OF tn" Viii
, ming on Frey krening wrote this we.k
/ follows: Ii Is rarely the case that :. country
church congregation can point with price
| and qualification to an uninterruptedIy
| happy aud prosperous mlnistrlton for
! thirty five " ,rs of one pastor Yet this IL
! what The cnlgrrg itiou of the He II Of Chris
/ tiana Pres!.rteriau Church is doing AT pres
sut III the Clse Of its pastor, THE Rev. James
! l.. V .ilaud cham, b d, of thi- town, WHO
for tnar number of years has so aeceptably
| administered 10 the spiritual welfare Of his
flick shat hey quite unwilling TO listen
to even the possibility OF his resignation. 1t
| is not too much, considering Mr.. Nailandi.-
hams eX-llentiy preserved constitution
ana t;,cuiseS to indulge in the hope that he,
too, will I've to have Jubilee TO celebrate
| the termination of his hat-centurv pasio-
! rate,
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
flia1YiGl.

TITUS -PRIDHAM. Non November 24th. at
the residence of the brides parents hy TIE,
R.v. Dr. Hutchinson, of Calvary p. f..
Churc}, Henry NJ. Titus to Miss NJ. Belle
P,idham, youngest daughter OF Dr. &.
Ashton Pridham, all Of Philadelphia.
SCOTT -kRAUsE. A Zion, Cecil county,
the - ins"., by Rev. j. T. Van Bur
halnw, William g. w. Scott and Miss
Byell;, Krarse, both of Wilmington, Del,
I'M; rht- latter until recently ofthl county.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
isoupy to be Made.

1t is said that dull times not know
by the az nt- Tor rhs src.t' publishin-, hons.
of George Sfiuaon u Co, q Portland, Maine
The reason of thi4 exceptional success i.
found in tie t.rt il I tney always give til,
public that which is keauly appreciated
and aU price, III It all can ford AT pr,sen
We under,trnd, their agents are ,iniug won
derfally well ON sevefal new lines The,
need many more asrn's in all parts ot the
country. Tan-e VIII need pvnli' able worl
should apply al onc- Women do as wei
a. men. Experience is uot nrc"ss .ry, tol
MessrS. StJns"p ~ Go. uu .erttte 10 show
all who ar" willing 20 w"'k, not hard bu
earnestly, The path Ia large success.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
Christmas Goods.

Mrs. Anna Williamson calls attention to
her fine line of winter millinery goods, no.
fions, novelties, fancy Christmas ,iecora-
tionS, p,tterns, dress forms, and all goods
usually tound in y Ladies' bazsr Furs reno
waited, and remanufactured in anv shape, or
lyle OF trimming. N19-l,u.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
Umbrellas and Gossa,nars.

i'h ldren's tme GoSSamers. 81: worth II 80
Ladles' nne Electric Gossamer, fancy inning. : 70
We're - %.
2s-iuch best Imported Gloria Umbrellas 81 -
worth - %.
26-inch best Imported Gloria Umbrellas, Cold
Caps. Il 50: worth ~ rs
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
Gloves. &c.

Ghihren's Kid Gloves, lined, fur top and spring
cias,r. 4lr.: worth 81 90.
Ladies ) Button Seuliupe!-Toir Kid Gloves en-.
hr"ideTei back. lie: worth Sl.uu.
Ladies Button Embroidered Back UndrcsSci
Kid Gloves, lie worth y -.
% Gents Extra Fine Dog kin Gloves, lined. fur
top. SprIng clasp. 500: worth $500.
los boz Ladies Wool MittenS. loo pair.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
fIiird.

HoFFMAN.--On Saturday, December i7th,
near North East, Mrs. Mary +. Hoffman,
aged Is wears, 6 months and II DAYS.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24

all Friend (and all
i a door
Walkers and taken the Baggage Room all his
checks
Visitor
fails and please him,
and hydraulic used dozen different the place
expeditions
will find surrounded
in Clothing and Furnishing Goods manufactured
by experienced
)ptnent-Clotng Furnishings and IItnd
ported and Domestic Fabrics has been shown before
Department
clothing made be
Stock Rooms Military
nl full herr
cloth o
finished
manufacturing facilities which this House enables
who unable
self blanks illustrated catalogues application
OEHM'S ACME HALL,
-'
BALTIMORE CHARLES,
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
Plush Fancy Boxes, &c.

a n excellent assortment. consisting Of Dressing
Gases. Shaving SeLs. Work Boxes. Jewel Gases.
Nhisk Holders Manicure Sers Plush aud Leather
bound Albums. P!ac4ues and Clocks in frames
aii tHeSe must he sold this week. No REASON
4 BILE OFF ER REF USED.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
Dress Silks and Satius, &c,

Fine Quality Black Silks. 75c. 81 and l25
Fine quality tOlured Silks. 75r II.
Fine Quality Quiiteh Sattns. d5c. y,.: worth 7jc
Heavy Seal Cloth, 54-inch 10: worth ~.
SIX Nclvets. all Cu,nTs. 14:. worth IL.
Silk Pushes, all c1ters. 74c worth 81
Good Quality Satins, suitable Tor larcy wcrk
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
THE uHGE EVS.
ElkSun Markets.
;tr"arTD BY DAVIS, KEYS y ca.
ELKT"N, December 22d, 1Sa

ELKToN, December 22d, 1851.
Red Wheat Observation-Disclosures. 81
Fu!fZ " h.al..... 81
tpTit f''4 ~
oats. .......... Observation-Disclosures. 2btG ~
Hay per ton Observation-Disclosures. SI0Qgl2
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
SUNDAY TR AIMS:

MA -eqsv " .. JOHNSON. w@oss FosToFF'os $ 'A' w.
oE It COUNTY. wAavlano. IS T-s AUTHORIZED Aat"' a'e
n.s 70 RECEIVE Aso RsoeleT soR SUBSCRIPTIONS A"ols
Gus T-ls oFFroE.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
a Great Victory
a serriS'e Case Of ScrofuIa
Cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilia

In the winter of 1879 was attacked with
Scrofula in one of the most aggravating forms.
At one time had no less than thirteen largo
assesses over and around my neck and throat,
continually eyuding an offensive mass Of
bloody matter disgusting to behold, and
almost intolerable to endure. 1t is impossible
TO fully describe my sufTerings, as the case
was complicated with Chronic Catarrh. After
three years of misery, having been treated by
three physicians, l was worse than ever.
Finally, on the recommendation Ci W. ].
1Iuntley, druggist, of Lockport was induced
to try Hoods Sarsaparila. And now, after
having taken twelve bottles, within the last
twelve months, the scrofulous eruptions have
entirely ceased. and the assesses have all
disappeared except the unSightly sears. which
are daily becoming smaller by degrees, and
beautifully less ! do not know what il NAV
have done for others, hut | do know that in
my case, Hoods SarSardrllla has proved an
effective specific indeed. AS an evidence Of
my gratitude l send these facts unsolicited
and l am ready to verify the authenticity of
this cure. by personal correspondence with
any one who doubts it," CHARLES A. ROB-
ERTs, East Wilson, n. Y.
This statement is confirmed by W. J. Hunt
ley, druggist, of Lockport, \. V, who calls the
cure a great rictory for Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Send for book giving statements ofmany cures.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for s5. Made
only by c. l. HOOD s. CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
Plush and Felt Art Goods.

Embroidered Felt Lamhrcquins, aoc. to $3.50 per
yard.
Plush Lambrequins, richly Embroidered, 81 90;
worth -.
Plush Lamhrequius, Tapestry Border. Csc; worth
II - yard.
Push Table S'aTfs. = yards long, richly En-
hroidered, Si.5a: worth IS
Plush fa"le Covers Tapestry Borders,
% inches 50 are. 75c ;
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
Xxx. Q.P,Y.Z,
ID Ylu III IT?
u - 4 - J

Latest styles in Mems and Boy S
HATS, Ncckwear, Collars and Cuffs,
HandkcrchicEs and Gloves.
SHOES-Largc stock at bottom
brices.
Men and Boys BOOTS.
Red, White, Blue and Gray Wool
FLANNELS.
Cassimcrs, Kcrscys and Blankets.
CARPETS - Brussels, Ingram
and Rag.
Oil Cloths and Rugs.
Muslins and Cotton Flanne1s.
Notions.
The Perfection Bustlc.
Tailor-cut Corscts.
Full Stock of Groceries.
Glass and China.
Lamps.
Call at
~ TAT
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24

Rare bargains be found here
ONE and inspect cur STOCK and satisfaction Aho
LADIES' Children
ready willing to sell garment have any
able
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24

Felt Table Covers richly Embroidered / ward
square Sy-.: worth Sl2,.
Fet Table Scarf. l I: yards long. 70r to 80
Carriage Atghans.
The above are very usetu' and acceptable hOl-
day gifts. We manufacture all ON the premises
ana carry by tar the arrest assortment. and guar
antee You saving Of a least So 4 per cent. on
prices elsewhere.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-24
Dress Goods.

ST. inH Cloth Dress Robes in boxes, $500: former
price. S5.5U.
81 ine C,oth Dress Robes in boxes, $3.50: former
price. ST..
to pieces hrc Co'orod Cashmeres lSr.: worth 2jc.
% pieces finer Colorcd Ca>hmeres ). .c; worth
5Uc.
a5 pieces extra fine Colorcd Cashmeres. SOC; worth
I5c
10 pieces fine +Onch Cloth. SOC: worth Csc
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-03-19

stone, with the body Of the Liberal party,
proposed to grant Home Rule to ireland
that it would be yielded by the popular
vote in England; and we yet hope that by
peaceful appeals and agitation, and, especi-
ally by esrhewing violence, and above all
that heIlish form of violence, by dynamite.
the House of Commons may be won to try
this effective mode to happily close "The
Great Irish Struggle" of the centurv
We in America can appreciate the fear
Of destroying the Union," that is made
the party cry against Home Rtle. We
spent billions Of treasure aud hundreds Of
lives to save the Union. and all, both
North and South now feel that the pre-
servAtiOn Of the Union was worth the cost.
lSet Nhen VIC saved the Union, the first
step was to preserve and maintain in full
FOrce the autonomy Of the States, and all
the powers and benefits of local government.
In this we received the hearty approval Of
the English people.
In wishing for them the same happy
solution of their struggles we only speak
The friendly wish Of a greater number Of
the descendants OF Engishmen, Irishmcn
and Scotchmen than are TO be found In all
the Islands OF Great britain. Good govern
ment depends upon the order and blending
of Home Rule and national authority,
which, like the two great forces of nature.
though seemingly opposed, arc equally
important to the harmony Of government.
Very truly yours, .t.
.-f4. JOHN SHERMAN.
NoTE-The hook referred to by Hon. John
Sherman, (entitied "THE GREAT IRISH STRUG.
GLE Is Just being published by Hubbard Bros,
| OF fPhiladelphia.-tED.l
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Washington News and GOSSIP.
From our Special Correspondent.

WAsHINGToN, d. c., Mar, IA, 'S7,
MR.. EDITOR: Since the confirmation of Mfr.
Trotter as Recorder Of Deeds for the District OF
Columbia, rumor has been rife upon the subject
of the course which the President will be likely
to pursue with reference to eX-Recorder Mat
thews. Mr.. Matthews is still In Washington,
and during the past week he has had several in.
terviews with the President, and II public opinion
may be relied upon will soon be given a Govern.
ment position which, If not so lucrative rs thar
OF Recorder of Deeds, VIII serve to allay the
disappointment Occasioned by the failure upon
the part OF the Senate TO confirm his appoint
ment to that Office. Those who are in position
which should enable them to speak authorltlyely
upon the subject assert that the President has
determinded to find place for him, and II is
thought that he VIII either be appointed to the
position of Commissioner OF Patents, made vacant
by the resignation OF Commissioner MONTGOMERY
or that he will succeed Mr.. Graves as Chief of the
Bureau OF Engraving and Printing, each of
which positions commands a salary of $500 per
year. There has been general clamor especi-
ally among the Southern Democrats, for Mr..
Graves scalp for some time past, and it is possi-
Die that the President viii so far yield to the
pressure as to reinstate Mr.. Graves in his former
position as Assistant United States Treasure,
and place Mr. Matthews in charge of the Printing
Bureau.
pranorations for tlo c,.o,+ D,o.i., MI, T.,
'o' '0 s''"t -N"N"h"i DIIll III
May are Delhg perfected, and the committee in
charge Is determined that the affair shall no 5uy
o,,or,, ,,..,. a ,.,,,a,., - ''''i ~ ~ :"
every way s"ecess' Az heellhs OF business
men oil the District, held on Thursday evening
last, 1t was decided that grand dress carnival
eho,,Id no hald ,t ,,o -, 80 A., -, 40,
Siio'iu oe heiu a' Tue CLOSE Oh lhe arm, and
arrangements are being perfected by which the
outfits use it the Nadi Gras I'm Neyv orIaars 81
eehtly VIII De secured
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THE millionaire and the tramp form the
two 'eNtrcncs of American seciety; SAYS
Mary LiYermorc, but in one respect they
have common quality-ihey are for the
most part homeless. The homeless tramp,
becauge of dire poverty, vagabondizes to
any place that will give him temporary
food and shelter. The homeless rich, be-
cause of what Matthew Arnold calls "beasL-
ly prosperity" "closc their houses" by the
seaside, in the mountains and in The cities,
AMI wander the world over in guest Of
picastre. Both classes are iinerants, and
both suffer less because they are not rooted
in homes, which, ''never so humble OF
heyer So grand, give an anchorage to the
human being and chance for growth.
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OK Sunday evening in this place, two
weeks ago, remarked DR.. John Hail, in his
address in Plymouth church, Brooklyn,
Sunday, after the congregation had retired
from il, the organist and one or two others
were practicing the hymn
heard the voice Ot Jesus say,
Come unto me and rest.
Mr.. Beechcr, doubtless with that tire
that follows a pastors Sunday work, re-
manned and listened Two street urcins
were prompted to wander into the building,
and one of them was standing perhaps in
the position of the boy whom Raphael has
immortalized, gazing up at the organ. The
old man. laying his hands on the boys
head, turned his face upward and kissed
him, aud with his arms about the two left
the scene of his triumphs, his trials and his
successes forever.
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Our State Capital Correspondence.
Special to Tie CAppoN ADVOCATE.

Special To the CARBON ADVOCATE.
MARCH 10, 1887.
The monontOny Of State Legislation is
relieved occasionally by little cross ques-
tioning during debate or when a country
member wants to say something and don't
know exactly what it is and consequently
gets muddled in his maiden effort at ora
Iary, thereby furnishing hearty laugh for
his colleagues. l remember at one session of
The Legislature in ye olden days, shortly
after the commencement of law making in
the present Capitol, how a country mem-
ber, in all the sweet, ,guileless innocence, so
noticeable in the honorable gentlemen serv-
ing their country in the capacity of law
makers for lhe first time, had something to
say; and say it he did with vengence,
while the whole legislative body was CON
yulsed with laughter. He presented his
bill, saTing that it was tho first time he had
ever been a member Of the Legislature and
he hoped that the older members would ell
courage youth aRd innocence by the i'm
mediate passage Of the particular measure,
il would also show his constituents that he
was awake to their best interests and the
present and future welfare Of his district.
II Is not necessary 10 say that the bill did
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-03-19

JEFFERSON DAVIS will not visit Wash
jngton, as 'etir. Philadelphia Republican
contemporary the Press. so fondly antici-
pated. In letter which the old confeler-
ate ex-presilent writes he says: Il would
'much like to see the familiar scenes of
washington; hut I'm Too old to travel"